Administrative Assistant

Walla Walla County; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 3,168,000 - 4,404,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverages

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

MetLife Pet Insurance

Deferred compensation plans

Twelve paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Walla Walla County is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Public Works Department. This full-time role offers a salary range of $23.85/hour to $31.97/hour, starting salary DOE, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The position involves front desk duties, administrative tasks, auditing and accounting work, with a focus on accuracy and customer service. Join a county team that values reliability, community service, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school or GED required.
• Three years of experience or a combination showing the required knowledge and ability.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Basic spelling and arithmetic skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to the Public Works office and staff.
• Acts as front desk, answering routine inquiries and directing callers.
• Performs administrative, auditing and accounting duties for Public Works.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Position: Administrative Assistant
Salary Range: $23.85/hour to 31.97/hour; Starting Salary DOQ, DOE
Location Public Works Department
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week); FLSA Non-Exempt; Benefits Apply

Open Until Filled

Full Time Benefits Include:

• County pays $1,600 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members
• Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS)
• HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply
• Wellness program
• Access to MetLife Pet Insurance
• Deferred compensation plans offered
• Twelve paid holidays annually
• Vacation accrual based on seniority
• Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.

Brief Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides administrative support and assistance to Public Works office and staff functions and other related work as requested. Acts as front desk, counter clerk or receptionist, answering routine to complex inquiries of the public and giving out forms and documents and referring callers to proper sources. Position performs administrative, auditing and accounting duties for Public Works.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities:

Work involves both indoor work and outdoor work in varying types of weather throughout the year. Lifting up to 10 pounds may be required. There will be sitting and standing for extended time during work hours.

Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience:

Minimum high school or GED graduate. Three (3) years of experience, or a combination of experience, education and training which would demonstrate the level of knowledge and ability required.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess valid driver's license. Basic spelling and arithmetic skills required.

SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT